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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Ȝesk,) Yesk, n. [ME and e.m.E. ȝoxe, yexe (both Trevisa), yeske (1530), OE ᵹesca, ᵹeocsa.] Hiccups. —a1646 Wedderburn Voc. (1709) 13.
De Morbis Singultus, the yesk
